Customer reviews from vitamix.com
Vitamix - 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning, 64 Oz Container - Red
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,294 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,294 reviews
5 Stars
1,106
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
30
1 Star
19
95%of customers recommend this product.
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168 out of
177)
Customer Reviews for Vitamix - 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning, 64 Oz Container - Red
Posted by: Watty Ta
from NOLA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great mechanically but not satisfied with hesitation of motor when first starting... seems like it’s sluggish for initial power-I want to replace with different machine ASAP
Pros: Durability, Easy to use
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Customer Rating
3
Still not sure if it was worth all that money
on November 17, 2016
Posted by: ashleykurusis
from Florida, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
works good, but not as good as imagined for the high price tag, I still have to stop the blender and mix with a spoon to get it to continue, like i did with my last blender that cost a fraction of the price. a bit disappointing. other then that, we like it..
Pros: Easy to clean
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Unlimited
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Third 5200, this motor hesitates before getting up to speed - an intentional feature to ease up to full power, or a defect? Reason I'm leaning towards the later is one time it hummed without turning like stuck, then finally turned when I dialed it up. It certainly is giving me pause. The other issue is that when the blade initially turns at low speeds, there is a clicking noise, as if the bearings had not been packed. If I don't hear back from you here, I will be in touch with Customer Service.
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, July 17, 2019
Hello, we'd like to further assist you. Please call 1-800-848-2649 when you are with your machine.
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Omaha, Nebraska
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
My Vitamix had an error message immediately after I ran the wash cycle. The machine did not get overheated. Error message will show if Vitamix is left on; not running but on. If I put small quantities in the container the error message will appear again.
Pros: Texture Quality, Power
Response from vitamix.comBy HHCC, October 7, 2020
The E1 error code you have received is an Internal Communication Error. To clear the error code, we recommend cycling the power switch from the "On" to the "Off" position, waiting five seconds and then turning the power switch back to the "On" position. Please note that it may take a few attempts to clear the error code. This error code will appear if the machine needs to be recalibrated.
If you are unable to clear the error code with the troubleshooting mentioned above, please give our customer care team a call at 1-800-848-2649!
If you are unable to clear the error code with the troubleshooting mentioned above, please give our customer care team a call at 1-800-848-2649!
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Posted by: KikiT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Obsessed!! We use our new vitamix twice a day. Our smoothies have gotten healthier since now I can add tons of greens and seeds and everything gets blended into an ultra smooth mixture. Also love that it heats our sauces so our plant cheese is ready to go once the macaroni is cooked. I don’t know how I lived without this machine!
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Customer Rating
5
Dependable, durable, and long lasting!
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Kelseyville
Gender:Female
This vitamix 5200 has been used in my home daily for 11 years! We use it to mix gastrostomy tube feeds every day, and blended drinks usually about twice per week. I purchased our blender in 2014. We have never had a mechanical breakdown or any major repairs that needed taken care of.
Pros: Durability
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Posted by: A__l Retentive Chef
Verified Purchase:Yes
I would give it 4.5 stars. It is super powerful. A little frightening how powerful it is compared to the junk blenders we've used in the past. The only reason it is not 5 stars is that it isn't dishwasher safe. That's fine but I made the mistake of using a typical sponge with an abrasive side to clean some bits that didn't get cleaned by the recommended process. I ended up scratching up the inside of the container. It made it a bit cloudy to look through. I wish the instructions would have cautioned against the use of abrasives for cleaning. Other than that, we are very happy with the unit. I would recommend this unit, just be careful cleaning it.
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Customer Rating
5
5200 Still going years later
on November 3, 2023
Posted by: Candy Rae
from Oklahoma City, OK
Gender:Female
I have had a Vitamix 5200 for at least 10 years. I was considering purchasing a new machine as I want want one that will work with the food processor adaptor. After a lot of research and my 5200 still working great, I'm thinking (for now) I will hold off and keep using what I have. Maybe I can give this to my daughter and it will give me the excuse to buy the new Ascent!
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Power
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